New York Times: On the Ropes with Herman Cain
Recent allegations of sexual harassment have drowned out pretty much anything else related to Herman Cain. And if that’s in any way a blessing, it’s only because it diverted attention from what may have been some serious violations of campaign-finance laws.

CNN: Greece awaits announcement of next prime minister
A new prime minister will be named Tuesday to replace George Papandreou, a Greek government spokesman said. This comes as European finance ministers have already requested assurances in writing that Greece's government-to-be would stick to austerity agreements.

BBC: Australia Senate backs carbon tax
Australia's Senate has approved a controversial law on pollution, after years of bitter political wrangling. The Clean Energy Act will force the country's 500 worst-polluting companies to pay a tax on their carbon emissions from 1 July next year.